Assyria, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Assyria: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Assyria and Barry County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Barry County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 244 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Barry County compares with Michigan
Barry County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Barry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Barry County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.5 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 33% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 3.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.2% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.1% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 16.2% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Barry County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Michigan on on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Barry County: October 11.5% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 244 crashes involving commercial trucks in Barry County since 2015: 75 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Assyria since 2015, this page uses Barry County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in July (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
21.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Assyria since 2015: CR-6 Mile Rd (1), CR-BELLEVUE Rd (1), CR-CHARLETON Park Rd (1) and SR-66 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 4.5%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Assyria fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- 21.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Barry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-6 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-BELLEVUE Rd | 1 |
| CR-CHARLETON Park Rd | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Barry County) |
|---|---|
| Patterson | 15 |
| Broadway | 10 |
| State | 10 |
| Norris | 7 |
| Green | 5 |
| Woodlawn | 3 |
| Saddlebag Lake | 3 |
| Carlton Center | 3 |
Assyria at a glance
| Population | 2,053 |
| Land area | 35.9 sq mi |
| Density | 57 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49021) | $82,959 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49021) | $183,659 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Barry County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 16 | +28% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 12 | -24% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 23 | +89% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 23. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Assyria
How many truck accidents are there in Assyria?
Barry County has had 244 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 75 people and killing 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Assyria?
The worst month is October: 11.5% of truck crashes in Barry County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Assyria?
Since 2015, Barry County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Assyria compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Barry County records 31.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Assyria?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.